Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Acting Regimental Sergeant-Major T. A. Stuart, 1st and 6th Battalions, Lincolnshire Regiment, later Metropolitan Police

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9409 A.R.S. Mjr: T. A. Stuart. 6/Linc: R.); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (9409 L. Cpl. T. A. Stuart. 1/Linc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (9409 A.W.O. Cl. 1 T. A. Stuart. Linc. R.); Police Exemplary Service Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue (Const. Thomas A. Stuart) very fine (5) £1000-1200

D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered valuable service during a long period, making his influence felt throughout the battalion. His courage and coolness in action have been most marked.’

Thomas Arthur Stuart served with the B.E.F. in France from 13 August 1914.